Larry Patrick Keating
August 09, 1959 - February 27, 2011
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Larry Patrick Keating
August 09, 1959 - February 27, 2011
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LARRY PATRICK KEATING
1959 – 2011
Palmdale resident, Larry Patrick Keating died at his home on Sunday, February 27, 2011 due to melanoma cancer. He was 51 years old. Larry is survived by his wife, Patricia; his son, Kevin; his daughter, Meari; and a large extended family that includes his mother, Jean; two brothers, Kevin and Brian; two sisters, Ann and Kim; as well as his father-in-law, Donald Farrell and his brother-in-law, Edward. Larry spent a significant part of his childhood growing up in Garden Grove where he enjoyed swimming at the beach and being active in the Boy Scouts of America.
Larry worked as a software engineer in the aerospace industry for 31 years. In 1998 he joined Lockheed Martin Skunk Works and in 2007 was awarded Lockheed Martin’s highest honor, the Nova Award. He was again recognized by Skunk Works in 2010 for his important contributions as an ‘inventor, leader, mentor and friend.’ Prior to 1998, he worked for Rockwell-Boeing. He was also a part-time instructor at Antelope Valley College in their computer science program.
Larry loved life and people and livened every occasion with his quick wit and humor. An athlete and outdoorsman, he enjoyed backpacking, climbing mountains, running marathons and participating in Iron-Man triathlons. He loved every challenge. He had a gift for building as well as creating beautiful works in wood.
Services will be held on March 18, 2011, 11:00 a.m., at Corpus Christi Catholic Church in Aliso Viejo, California with interment following at Ascension Cemetery in Lake Forest. Donations can be made towards Melanoma Research in his name at:
American Cancer Society
1940 E. Deere Ave. #100
Santa Ana, CA 92704
Or Call at 949567-0613
Please include his name so that the money is designated towards Melanoma Research and they will let Patricia know that a donation was made on his behalf.
29 responses to Larry Patrick Keating
Ed and Julie Farrell says:
March 7, 2011
You will be missed.
Linda Leao says:
March 7, 2011
So glad we got to share a little time with you in the past 2 years, where you were healthy, happy and doing what you loved, running and smiling. You will be in the hearts of those that loved you forever. The Leao’s
Mary Sattler says:
March 7, 2011
What a beautiful difference one single life made. As you celebrate Larry’s life may your memories and love you shared sustain you through your grief. Our deepest sympathy, Mary Therese and Mark Sattler
Anna Wong says:
March 8, 2011
Trish & Family,
I will always remember that smile, his happy spirit and the fun we three had working together. You two made my birthday celebration very special and those memories are dear to me. May God continue to keep each and everyone of you, his family, his friends in perfect peace. Larry is in my prayers.
Love,
Anna Wong
Deborah Deats says:
March 8, 2011
Trish and Kevin, My thoughts and love are with both of you. Larry was an amazing man, mentor and friend. I will never forget the good times we all had when you lived in Florida.